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νηφάλεος G3524
G3524 is the Greek word νηφάλεος, transliterated nēpháleos. The King James Version most often renders it sober.
What it means
sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect.
Where it comes from
from G3525 (νήφω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sober.
Verses using νηφάλεος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 3:2 · KJV
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1 Timothy 3:11 · KJV
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Titus 2:2 · KJV
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3524 mean?
G3524 is the Greek word νηφάλεος (nēpháleos), meaning sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect.
How is G3524 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sober (2 times), vigilant (1 time).
How many times does G3524 appear in the Bible?
νηφάλεος (nēpháleos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3524 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3525 (νήφω).
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